Author Archives: Thorverton CC

The unbeaten 1st XI travelled to promotion favourites Torquay in what was probably the highlight A Division fixture of the afternoon. With a couple of changes from last week’s win, the line up was: A.Pitt, D.Robbins, B.Coe, B.Coetzee, H.Choules+, A.Chilcott, G.Daldorph, H.Squire, B.Slaviero, J.Broom, J.Choules*. In his 175th 1s league game for the club, theContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Torquay & Kingskerswell 1st XI (A) – 25th May 2024”

With the weather forecast much changed from last week’s run-fest at Station Ground, the visit of Tavistock was to pose a new set of challenges for the unbeaten 1st XI. There were 2 changes to the side which was – A.Pitt, D.Robbins, B.Coe, B.Coetzee, H.Choules+, A.Chilcott, D.Baldock, G.Daldorph, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Choules*. Visiting captain Sean CleaveContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Tavistock (H) – 18th May 2024”

The first XI made 6 enforced changes for the first home game of the season against newly promoted Plymstock. The team lining up in the Station Ground sun were: A.Pitt, D.Robbins, B.Coetzee, D.Baldock, G.Daldorph, B.Coe, P.Stirling+, B.Slaviero, J.Broom, A.Jopling, J.Choules. The skipper won the toss and elected to bat, somewhat surprisingly his opposite number allegedContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Plymstock 1st XI (H) – 11th May 2024”

Fresh from a defeat at the hands of Upottery on the opening day of the season, a much changed 2s embarked on the long journey to Barnstaple. Raleigh Meadow in contrast to last season’s encounter was bathed in sunshine. Stand-in skipper Jack Stirling won the toss and elected to bat. There were seven changes toContinue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Barnstaple & Pilton 1st XI (A) – 11th May 2024”

The first XI made the first of many long trips this season with a visit to Plymouth for the DCL opener. The fixture was rained off last season but a couple of days of good weather meant there was no such risk this time around. The team was: A.Pitt, L.Vukusic, A.Chilcott, B.Coetzee, H.Choules+, G.Greed, S.Jefferson,Continue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Plymouth 1st XI (A) – 4th May 2024”

After a soggy winter, Station Ground was bathed in sunshine for the opening Devon Cricket League weekend as the 2nd XI hosted Upottery at Station Ground. With just ten points separating the teams in last seasons table, a tight affair was anticipated. Newly appointed skipper Ben Coe lost the toss & the hosts were putContinue reading “Match Report – 2nd XI v Upottery 1st (H) – 4th May 2024”

With Thorverton entering a 3rd XI into the Devon League for the first time in six seasons, we sat down with James Meredith to preview the season. A great deal of optimism at the club surrounding the reintroduction of the thirds, how excited are you to get going? Very excited to get the season underway.Continue reading “3rd XI Season Preview 2024 – James Meredith Interview”

Ahead of the 2024 league season we sat down with newly appointed 2nd XI captain Benny Coe to preview the 2024 D Division East season. A fourth place finish for the 2s last year following promotion in 2022 – what do you see as the aims for the 2nd XI this year? Last year wasContinue reading “2nd XI Season Preview 2024 – Benny Coe Interview”

Despite the best efforts of the weather, the 1st XI made the short trip to Knightshayes to take on Premier Division Tiverton Heathcoat in a 40 over pre season fixture. The bowler heavy side was as follows; D.Robbins, B.Coe, B.Coetzee, H.Choules+, D.Baldock, G.Daldorph, B.Slaviero, A.Jopling, J.Broom, J.Choules*, O.Coe. After winning the toss, Choules unsurprisingly electedContinue reading “Match Report – 1st XI v Heathcoat 1st XI – Pre-Season Friendly – 27th April 2024”

Ahead of his fourth season as 1st XI skipper and a third successive A Division campaign, we sat down with Jake Choules to preview the 2024 season. How are you feeling about the season? What are the goals for the 1st XI this term? The season seems to have crept up on us and withContinue reading “1st XI Season Preview 2024 – Jake Choules Interview”